News by tag - water resources

Best practices of EU countries to be introduced in water resources management in Kazakhstan

Development of cooperation between Kazakhstan and EU countries in the field of water resources management was discussed at the 14th meeting of the dialogue platform "Kazakhstan - European Union" chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.

Free reservoirs created at 94 reservoirs to receive flood water and allow its passage

The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation during floods provides safe operation of hydraulic structures to regulate river flow and passage of flood and melt water to downstream, as well as accumulation of the design volume of water in reservoirs. This was announced by the head of the department Nurzhan Nurzhigitov at the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. 

Olzhas Bektenov observes reconstruction of hydraulic structures and development of agribusiness in Turkestan region

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov visited water infrastructure facilities of Turkestan region, where he got acquainted with the progress of modernisation of hydraulic structures in the region, and also heard a report on measures to develop agro-industrial complex.

Costly but safe. Head of MES lists potentially dangerous areas needing to be addressed in advance before floods

The current flood situation in the country today is relatively stable. At the same time, according to the preliminary forecast of Kazhydromet JSC, at the end of February and in March in the south-eastern, northern and central parts of the country may fall heavy precipitation with a monthly norm per day. Such data at the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov was voiced by the head of the Ministry for Emergency Situations Chingis Arinov. 

Irrigated areas in Kazakhstan to expand to 2.5 mln ha by 2030

The concept of water resources management system development for 2024-2030 was presented at the Government session by the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov.

Kazakhstan to fully ensure its water security: new measures approved by Government

The draft Concept of Water Resources Management System Development for 2024-2030 was adopted at the Government session of Kazakhstan.

Government of Kazakhstan introduces new approaches to agro-industrial complex development

The corresponding document was approved in the Government following the results of the meeting chaired by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov.

In real time: enterprise emission tracking system being introduced in Kazakhstan

The issues of compliance with environmental requirements at enterprises were considered during the Government session chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov. 

Kazakhstan plans to reduce dependence on neighboring countries for water supply

Issues of modernization of water infrastructure and improvement of water management system were discussed at the meeting of the Water Council of Kazakhstan under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov. 

Reconstruction of water reservoirs, repair of roads and construction of new social facilities in East Kazakhstan region discussed by Government

Measures to implement the instructions of Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov, given during a working visit to East Kazakhstan region on October 6, considered at a meeting in the Government.

Kazakhstan to study Israeli agro-technologies and water management methods

Prospects of application in Kazakhstan of Israeli experience in the development of agro-industrial complex and water resources management were discussed by Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov and Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry "Israel-Kazakhstan" Michael Roe.

Irrigation and drainage systems modernization in southern regions discussed by Government

Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held a regular session of the Coordination Council on cooperation of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan with international financial organizations.

Water supply measures for agrarians in southern regions considered by Government

The water supply of agricultural producers in the southern Kazakhstan regions was considered at the Government meeting chaired by the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov.

Government to allocate necessary funds to complete Kaspiy desalination plant modernization — Alikhan Smailov

The Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov familiarized himself with the project of expansion of the Kaspiy desalination plant for additional water supply in the region as part of a working visit to Mangystau region.

Kazakhstan works with neighboring countries to provide irrigation water to farmers

Today at the Government meeting the issue of efficient use of water resources during the growing season was considered. Ministers of Ecology and Natural Resources Zulfiya Suleimenova and Agriculture Yerbol Karashukeyev, as well as regional akims made reports.

Efficient water use, infrastructure modernization and digital metering systems introduction: water supply considered by Government

The progress of the growing season and the issue of efficient use of water resources were considered at the Government session chaired by the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov.